Major Problems with Audi RS6 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Audi RS6 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Audi RS6

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Audi RS6.

Model Year	Complaints
2003 RS6	42

Worst 3 Audi RS6 complaints

2003 Audi RS6 FRONT Mileage: 35000 miles

2003 Audi RS6 SHOCK ABSORBER Mileage: 15000 miles

2003 Audi RS6 SUSPENSION Mileage: 29000 miles

Browse Audi RS6 complaints by category

Problems with SUSPENSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and SHOCK ABSORBER are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Audi RS6 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated the suspension was not pressurized properly. the vehicle leans during turns. the dealer replaced the suspension	24 ~ 43079 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi rs6. the contact smells gasoline near the fuel tank especially near the driver side...	5 ~ 74993 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION drc suspension leak - required two trips to dealer to fix it due to bad valve installed the first time...	4 ~ 27700 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION failure of the suspension system of the 2003 audi rs6 february 2006 the repair took 3 monthsed and the car...	4 ~ 27200 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have an audi rs6 and my drc and transmission is acting up. i heard it is a problem with	3 ~ 57752 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION i was driving the vehicle for a family vacation to nashville tn from milwaukee and i started to notice that...	3 ~ 32000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle has alignment problem. been in shop 4 times problem still exists. verified by 2 dealers. company refuses to make	3 ~ 27000 miles
TIRES this was not a blizzak lm-25. it was a blizzak lm-60. twice within a year i've had my rear tire...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES this was not a blizzak lm-25. it was a blizzak lm-60. twice within a year i've had my rear tire...	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM fuel tank leak from tip over valve. there is a recall on it. audi recall 20l8/jy was performed on 5/16/2012....	1 ~ 59000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2003 audi rs6 - suspension failure - system leaked hydraulic fluid resulting in a very unstable ride. repair attempted by...	1 ~ 29000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on star system warning lights illuminated. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they installed different battery. it...	1

FAQ

What year Audi RS6 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 1 year, Audi RS6 models of 2003 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Audi RS6?

Audi RS6 models of 2003 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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